Transportation Service Leader - Modesto, CA

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Service Leader to join our team in Modesto, California. The primary responsibilities for this position include business development, team development and operations and project management for both public and private sector transportation projects in the California market. The Transportation Service Leader will work with the Regional Service Leader and local leaders in the Public Infrastructure and Land Development Divisions to develop and implement strategies for maximizing Westwood's share of the California transportation market. This is an opportunity to join Westwood's highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of diverse transportation engineering, design and project management experience supporting both the public and private sectors. This position is responsible for marketing, business development, project management and sustained growth of the transportation team in California.

Develop and coordinate service-specific education and staff development.
• Works with Division Leader, Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to develop and implement a strategic plan to advance service initiatives that supports the goals of the division.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and empowerment to transportation service staff throughout California.
• Works with Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to develop short- and long-term growth plans for the transportation service.
• Ensure company culture, policies and procedures are consistently implemented within the service group.
• Stay current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware and equipment. Drive value based on innovation.
• Work with Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to develop and implement standards for work products specific to the service such as design standards, reports, specifications, data files, etc.
• Responsible for service-based workload coordination across the region.
• Advise Regional Service Leader, and local leaders in hiring decisions and identify technical resource needs as it relates to the service group in the region.
• Support market-based and/or service-based business development in each office in the region by providing technical expertise and transportation revenue generation.
• Work with Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to:
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan to advance the service in California
  • Advance service initiatives within the California offices
  • Support the goals of the division
  • Provide advice in hiring decisions
  • Identify technical resource needs as it relates to the service groups
  • Develop short- and long-term growth plans for the service
  • Develop and implement standards for work products specific to the service such as design standards, reports, specifications, data files, etc.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and empowerment to the office service team
• Partner with local leaders on project proposal efforts, for service-specific components
• Stay current on service-specific trends and drive value through innovation
• Implement, monitor and maintain procedures and quality standards for the service team
• Support market-based and/or service-based business development by providing technical expertise and transportation revenue generation
• Manage the design and delivery of multidisciplined projects in a profitable manner
• Supervise the work of project managers and engineers
• Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
• Review, interpret and act on business metrics including utilization, backlog, WIP and AR
• Prepare, maintain and coordinate project schedules
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
• Represent Westwood and our clients in meetings with governmental agencies
• Write proposals, prepare qualification packages and lead project interviews
• Recruit, grow, mentor and train staff
• Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
• Lead transportation business development activities
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions
• Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization and use independent judgement
• Knowledge of the transportation consulting business
• Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
• Experience in operations and business practices
• Excellent technical and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff
• Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
• Ability to coach, mentor and motivate others

• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) and Professional Traffic Engineer (TE) in California
• 10+ years of progressive design, management, and business development experience in transportation
• This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices in California and throughout the United States

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.